Established in 1978 as a safe and affirming place for lesbian and gay Houstonians to receive counseling, the Montrose Center has emerged as one of the nation’s leading full-service LGBT centers. Although counseling remains at the heart of what we do, services have expanded to meet the changing needs of our diverse community. These services include substance abuse treatment, support and advocacy for LGBT survivors of violent crimes, care and assistance for people with HIV/AIDS, free community wellness programs and activities, and programs for our community’s most vulnerable and isolated—youth and seniors. We sit at the center of the LGBT community and serve as a gathering place for LGBT organizations and groups.

Member Duties : This VISTA member will increase the visibility of the LGBTQ Community Center by Researching content from industry leaders and creating a plan for our improvement, evaluate needed website changes, and implement these changes with assistance from the Marketing and Communications Manager, create a yearly calendar for website and social media events, collect client and community stories to build our story bank, research and update our list of LGBTQ reporters and press outlets, and create content and pitch stores to media outlets.
The member who succeeds in this position will have: Comfort in the LGBTQ community, and the willingness to gain cultural competency in the communities we serve. Strong competency in WordPress and Adobe Suite. Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Program Benefits :
Education award upon successful completion of service
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Health Coverage*
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Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
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